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MEDICAL MISSIONARY WORKING PRINCIPLES
●1 – Dependence upon God alone for every human need: John 3:27; 15:5; 2 Chron. 20:12; Jer. 10:23; 2 Cor. 3:5; Ex. 20:3: Prov. 3:5; 6 Testimo- nies, 359-364; Ministry of Healing, 48-49.
●2 — Adherence to the Bible and Spirit of Proph- ecy: Isa. 8:20; Deut. 8:1-3; Matt. 4:4; Psalm 119:11; 1 Cor. 10:11; Testimonies to Ministers, 105-111.
●3 – Stand by principle in every decision made:
Isa. 8:20; Job 1:8; Acts 5:29; Matt. 7:24; Prophets. and Kings, 483; Medical Ministry, 71-73: Counsels on Health, 287-296; Medical Ministry, 124; Ministry of Healing, 25.
●4 – Simplicity, never display in organization, buildings, furnishings and work: Psalm 116:6; Mark 10:5; 2 Cor. 1:12; 11:3; Matt. 23:5; Coun- sels on Health, 274-279, 300, 319; Evangelism, 136-139; Medical Ministry, 160; Ministry of Healing, 47.
●5 – Strict honesty in all matters: Deut. 25:15;
Rom. 12:17; Medical Ministry, 71-72.
●6 – Neatness and order in everything done:
Medical Ministry, 212.
●7 – Faithfulness in little things: Eccl. 9:10; Luke 16:10; John 6:12; Counsels on Health, 404, 428; Ministry of Healing, 40; Patriarchs and Prophets, 573-574.
●8 – Strictest economy in all lines: Matt. 10:8-10; John 6:12; Counsels on Health, 280, 281, 299, 300; Ministry of Healing, 48.
●9 – Cash only—never credit—Keep yourself and others from debt: Rom 13:8; Prov. 22:7; Luke 6:35; Psalm 37:21. Never be surety for another’s debts: Prov. 6:1-2; 11:15; 17:18; 22:26; 3 Testi- monies 173, 175; 6 Testimonies, 206-207, 210- 213, 216, 217, 469, 470; 7 Testimonies, 206-209, 235, 236, 284; Counsels on Health, 262, 263, 304, 305; 8 Testimonies, 89; 9 Testimonies, 71; 9 Testimonies, 271-272.
●10 – No irrevocable time contracts—Sign no contracts, agreements, or leases that would, in effect, bind you in regard to your location or employment for a period of time: Counsels on Health, 238; 9 Testimonies 170-171. This would, of course, include the signing of a city lease:Working Principles
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Country Living, 32; 9 Testimonies, 92-93; Evange- lism, 29; Country Living, 8-11, 13, 29, 30.
●11– Fair charge or no charge for medical fees— Two methods are given in the Spirit of Prophecy. We are instructed to charge honest, fair medical fees (Medical Ministry, 121- 122, 125, 128). But a higher method—the method of the Master Him- self—is clearly brought out (Matt. 10:1, 7-10; Luke 6:38; 22:35; Matt. 6:25-34; Psalm 37:3; Isa. 65:13; Medical Ministry, 123, 125, 126, 128; Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, 302; Medical Ministry, 131-133; Prophets and Kings, 65; Medical Minis- try, 152, 154, 155, 156, 159, 181, Mount of Blessing, 144, 145, 147, 148; Great Controversy, 113-114; Desire of Ages, 273; Ministry of Healing, 480-482). Each should be free to seek for himself the counsel of the Lord regarding the method he should follow. Some apply the no-charge plan rates and some do not. Read and pray for guid- ance.
●12 – Simple and equitable wages—Except in the case of those donating part or all of their time and services: Acts 2:44, 45; 4:32; Counsels on Health, 302-307, 314-318, 311.
●13 – Partnership plan, non-profit: Everything in excess of a predetermined income goes to build like centers elsewhere (Deut. 8:18; Proverbs 3:27, 28; Matt 6:19, 20; Counsels on Health, 308- 310, 220, 224, 225; Medical Ministry, 165).
●14 – Few Possessions—Consider carefully every purchase, do not go above your needs and own no more than necessity requires (Matt. 10:7-10; 19:21; 8:19-20; Rev. 3:17; Luke 12:33; Matt. 13:44; Prov. 13:17; Mark 4:19; 1 Tim. 6:7; Matt. 16:24-26; 8 Testimonies, 52-53).
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●15 – Growth Check—After a predetermined small size is reached, all further growth ceases and another institution begins elsewhere (Counsels on Health, 308-310, 220, 224, 225, 275, 217; Medi- cal Ministry, 164, 322; 7 Testimonies, 285; Coun- sels on Health, 211, 212, 214-227, 239).
● 16 – Keep Moving—When workers have been trained and the work has been established in one place, begin another center of influence elsewhere (Matt. 9:35, 10:11, 23; 28:19; Acts 1:8; Ministry of Healing, 17; Counsels on Health, 430, 396; Evangelism, 45; 8 Testimonies, 148; 9 Testimo- nies, 171; Counsels on Health, 517, 518, 542).
●17 – Follow the entire blueprint—Always live with your family in the country—work the cities, but don’t live in them. Read Country Living, the entire book. Always combine health, welfare, evangelism, and education (Matt. 4:23-24; 9:35, 36; 28;18-20; Mark 16:15-17; Luke 4:16-21; Isa. 58:1-14). Health and welfare (Welfare Ministry, 117-133; Ministry of Healing, 139-208). Health and Evange- lism (Evangelism, 513-547; Counsels on Health, 497-558; Medical Ministry, 237-257). Health and Education (Counsels on Health, 425-470; Funda- mentals of Christian Education, 145-148, Minis- try of Healing, 125-160. Welfare and Evangelism: Welfare Ministry, 295-319). Welfare and Educa- tion (Ministry of Healing, 183-200, Welfare Minis- try, 194-202). Evangelism and Education (Coun- sels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 493-545; Fundamentals of Christian Education, 201-211).
●18 – Bring the Sick to Jesus—Follow the pattern that He gave in Medical Missionary work (Ministry of Healing, 95-107; Welfare Ministry, 53-59, 117-
124).
A – Bring them to the Great Physician—only God can heal (Psalm 103:2-5; Ex. 15:26; 23:25; John 10:l0; Ministry of Healing; 112-113, 130-131; Medical Ministry, 7-30, 120; Counsels on Health, 29, 346).
B – Ask God for healing, but “Thy will be done” (James 5:14-16; Luke 22:42; Romans 8:26; Psalm 37:5, 7; Ministry of Healing, 225-233, Counsels on Health, 247, 373-376).
C – Change wrong habits; obey the laws of health (Exodus 15:26; John 5:14; 8:11; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:19-20; Ex. 23:25; Luke 9:23; 1 Cor. 10:31; Phil. 4:13; Ministry of Healing,126-129; 234-268; 271- 346; Counsels on Health, 37-303; Medical Minis- try, 221-236. Counsels on Diet and Foods, the entire book).
D – Cleanse the body (Ministry of Healing, 127; Psalm 51:7; Isa. 1:16; 2 Selected Messages, 289, 446, 460; Counsels on Health, 61, 63. Fasting: Psalm 107:17-21; Matt. 17:19-21; 6:16-18, 4:1-2; Medical Ministry, 281-282; 2 Selected Messages, 305-450; Counsels on Health, 477, 148; Ministry of Healing, 283; Counsels on Diet and Foods, 185-
191).
E – Use simple water treatments (Psalm 51:1, 7; 2 Kings 5:10, 14; Judges 9:6-7; Lev. 11-15; Ministry of Healing, 127, 237, 276; Counsels on Health, 323, 55, 56, 61, 62 103, 104, 168, 169, 247; Medical Ministry, 227, 228, 230, 233, 281, 282; 5 Testimonies, 195, 443; 2 Selected Messages 281, 266, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 294, 297, 304, 446, 450, 451, 453, 456, 458, 460, 463).
F – Use the simple herbs of the field (Eze. 47:12; Rev. 22:2; Psalm 104:14; Medical Ministry, 230- 231; 2 Selected Messages, 279, 287-291; 293-
302. Also read The Use of Herbs, the entire booklet).
G – Thank Him for the recovery (1 Thess. 5:18; Luke 17:12-19; 19:37; Ministry of Healing, 251- 256, 100, 101, 233; Counsels on Health, 348). H – Continue to trust Him and obey His laws (John 5:14; Exodus 15:26; Deut. 28; Ministry of Healing, 233).
19 – Never give poison in any form (Ex. 20:13; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; Deut. 27:24-25; Prov. 6:16-17; Gen. 9:5; Deut. 29:18-20; Num. 35:16-18; Hab. 2:10; Eze. 22:8-9. Ministry of Healing, 126-127, 146, 233; Counsels on Health, 261, 212, 323, 389, 393, 394, 452, 469, 501; Medical Ministry, 27, 29, 57, 75, 85, 125, 221-229, 231; 2 Selected Mes- sages, 279-284, 287-291, 293-295, 305; 441-454, 456, 460).
●20 – Teamwork and encouragement, never criticism (Matt. 7:1-5; Rom. 14:4-13; Luke 22:32; 1 Cor. 4:5; Ex. 17:12; Matt. 18:19; Counsels on Health, 242-244, 296-298, Medical Ministry, 137- 138, 164).
●21 – Counsel together with the brethren: Consider carefully all advice that does not conflict with principle (Prov. 11:15; 15:22; 24:6; Phil. 2:2-3; cf: Isa. 30:1; Rom. 11:34; Testimonies to Ministers, 252; Counsels on Health, 296).
●22 – No Rulers—When no principles are endan- gered, each is free to seek the direct guidance of the Lord in carrying out His work. When no principle is being violated, none should seek to be conscience for another man and direct the par- ticular manner in which God’s people shall carry forward that work (Matt. 23:8-11; Gal. 2:4; Ex. 20:3; Psalm 119:45; Medical Ministry, 203;
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●23 – Point out sin—When principles are violated, be sure which ones they are; then in deep humility of spirit, and after earnest heart searching, tenderly counsel with the party involved. Carefully bring the lambs back to Jesus, remembering how often you have strayed (James 5:19-20; Jude 23; Psalm 51:12; Isa. 58:1; Joshua 7:11-12; Isa. 59:2, 64:7; Ministry of Healing, 113-115; 3 Testimonies, 293- 304, 252-293; 1 Selected Messages, 195-197).
●24 – Do not betray confidences: Guard the interests of both the patient and the work (Isa. 39:1-6; Eccl. 3:7; Prov. 17:27; 11:13; 25:9; 13:3; 21:23; Medical Ministry, 212-213).
●25 – Non-affiliation with any worldly organization, association, or secret society (Rev. 18:1-4; 2 Cor. 6:14-18; Eph. 5:6-7, 11; Gen. 19:15; 20:3; Ex. 23:2, 32-33; 33:15-16; 34:12-15; Numbers 16:26; 25:1-5; Joshua 23:6-13; Deut. 7:24; 12:30; 13:6- 8; 1 Kings 11:2; 2 Kings 1:3; 17:15; 2 Chron. 16:12; 19:2; Ezra 4:3; 6:21; 9:12, 14; 10:11; Neh. 9:2; 10:30; 13:13; Psalm 1:1; 6:8; 26:4, 5, 9; 28:3; 31:6; 50:18; 84:10; 101:4, 7; 106:34-35; 119:115; 120; 139:19, 21-22; 141:4; Prov. 1:10, 11, 14, 15; 4:14, 15; 9:6; 13:20; 14:7; 20:19, 22:10; 24:1; 29:16, 24; Eccl. 9:18; Isa. 1:23; 8:11-12; 52:11; Jer. 15:17; 51:6; Hos. 4:17; 7:5, 8, 9; Amos 3:3; Micah 6:6; John 18:18, 25; 1 Cor. 10:21, 31; 15:33, 1 Tim. 6:5; 2 Tim. 3:4, 5; Rev. 2:2; 2 Peter 2:18, 19; 3:17; 1 John 1:5-7; 2:15; Counsels on Health, 226, 237-239, 274, 291, 300, 401, 456-459, 520, 521, 522, 525; Medical Ministry, 123, 125, 206, 207, 24-25, 62-63, 71- 72, 75, 84-85, 127, 132, 160, 161, 164, 329; 8 Testimonies, 45; 9 Testimonies, 175; Country Living, 10-12; read the entire book).
●26 – Strive for Unity among the workers and in the church, without sacrificing principle (John 17:21; Rom. 12:5; 1 Cor. 1:10; 2 Cor. 13:11; Eph. 4:3; 1 Peter 3:8; Isa. 52:8; 2 Selected Messages, 158- 161; Gospel Workers, 483-490; 5 Testimonies, 571-573).
●27 – Loyalty to Seventh-day Adventism only as is fit in the Lord, KJV Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." without violating the principles upon which it was founded (Acts 23:5; Ex. 22:28; Matt. 22:21; Acts 5:27-29; Testimonies to Ministers, 15-23, 32, 61; 2 Selected Messages 63, 71, 387-479; Great Controversy, 39-46; Testimonies to Ministers, 53
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